Obituaries

Apr 26, 2022

Rotterdam – Gene J. Verteramo, 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 with his family by his side. Born in Schenectady, Gene was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Romanelli) Verteramo and a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War. Stationed in Germany, Gene made his way...

Apr 25, 2022

Schenectady- Raymond F. Shafer, Jr., 85, of Glenville, New York, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center, after a short illness and early onset battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Ray was born in Delanson, NY to Raymond Shafer, Sr., and Elsie Shafer (Bradt). A lifelong resident of the Capital District, Ray attended Delanson High School...

Apr 22, 2022

Rotterdam – Barbara M. Dubb, 94, passed away on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Oneonta, Barbara was the daughter of the late Winford and Susan Cook and was a graduate of South Kortright High School. Barbara was involved in many local businesses through the years. She was co-owner of Dubb Transportation, Rustic Loft...

Apr 21, 2022

Glenville - Alfonsina Correra of Glenville, formerly of Schenectady, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at the age of 92 with her loving family at her bedside. Born in Amorosi, Italy on December 1, 1929, Alfonsina was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and AnnaMaria Galietta DiStadio. She was educated in Italy and married her late husband Ferdinando Correra...

Apr 19, 2022

Schenectady – Joan Barbara Fagel, 80, passed away with her family at her side on Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Schenectady, Joan was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Sukackas. She graduated from Mont Pleasant High School and went on to work first for New York State and later for Sofco Inc. in...

Apr 17, 2022

Guilderland- Christina (Marsicano) Bradt, 90, passed away after a brief illness on April 17, 2022 with her loving daughter by her side. She was predeceased by her husband, Ray and infant son Jimmy. Chris was born in an ice storm on Christmas Eve 1931, and returned to her Lord on Easter Sunday 2022 as snow flurries dotted the April sky....

Apr 16, 2022

Endicott- We mournfully announce the passing of Joseph A. Marino III, Age 60, of Endicott, NY. Joseph passed away on April 16, 2022, after a difficult battle with cancer. Joseph, born to Angelina and Joseph Marino, took his first breath on April 10, 1962, in Portchester, NY. Joseph was a force to be reckoned with from the get-go. After graduating...

Apr 13, 2022

Rotterdam – Annina Viscusi, 99, passed away at home on Wednesday April 13, 2022 surrounded by her beloved family. Born on October 4, 1922 in Squille, Caserta, Italy she was the daughter of Michele and Rosa D’Agostino Audi. Annina was a housewife before coming to the United States and then went on to work at AJ Manufacturing in Schenectady, NY...

Apr 11, 2022

Niskayuna- Angelo Piccirillo, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Caiazzo, Italy, he was the son of the late Nicola and Lucia Dagostino Piccirillo. He was happily married to Josephine Munafo Piccirillo for 58 years. Angelo and Josephine were parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Schenectady...

Apr 5, 2022

Schenectady - Lucille Fredrick Leffingwell, loving wife, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born April 16, 1929 in Schenectady, New York to Catherine Connery Fredrick and Leo Fredrick. She attended St. Columbus and Sacred Heart Schools, graduating as high school Valedictorian. She then attended the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY studying...

Apr 4, 2022

Schenectady – Beverly J. Boyle, 81, passed away suddenly on Monday April 4, 2022. Born in Richmondville, Beverly worked most of her life and retired from the General Electric Co. in Schenectady. She will be remembered for her love and taking care of her family. She is survived by her two daughters, Darla Boyle and Sherri Chapman. Her brother Jerry...

Apr 3, 2022

Amsterdam - Civita M. Robinson, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Civita was born in Utica, NY on August 12, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Philip and Rose Rasile. Civita attended local schools in Utica before moving to Schenectady in 1956. She attended Linton High School, now Schenectady High School, from which she graduated in...

Apr 1, 2022

Rotterdam - James Richard Mayhew, 75, entered into eternal peace on April 1, 2022. James was born on May 5, 1946 in Wayne, Nebraska to Richard and Lois Dickens (Lindsay). He spent his early years on the family farm before moving to Fremont, Nebraska with his mother Lois, stepfather Clarence, brother Duane, and stepsisters Janet and Louise. James proudly served...

Mar 31, 2022

Schenectady- Jelssomina Greco, 81, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. Born in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter to the late John and Rose Greco. She was the sister to the late Victor Greco. Jelssomina touched the hearts of everyone she met and will be dearly missed. A calling hour will take place this Wednesday, April 6, 2022 from...

Mar 30, 2022

Schenectady - Clara M. Buono of Schenectady passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Glenville where she resided for the past 6 years. Born in Schenectady on April 23rd, 1918 she was just 3 weeks short of her 104th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Domenico and Caroline (Ruggieri) Martini. After graduating...

Mar 29, 2022

Rotterdam-Maryann Pigeon, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 with her loving and devoted daughter Lori by her side. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Maryann was raised by her grandmother, Concetta Massaro. She was happily married to the late Richard “Dick” Pigeon for 59 years. Maryann worked as a secretary at General Electric, as a bookkeeper at Costumer, and...

Mar 26, 2022

Mar 26, 2022

Guilderland – Charles “Ray” Hilson, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Ray was born in Albany to his parents, the late Charles and Louise Patrick Hilson. When Ray was 14, he met his future wife, Catherine Walsdorf, while summering at their families’ camps on the Hudson River. He graduated from Guilderland High School and went...

Mar 26, 2022

Rotterdam - Michael A. DiCerbo Sr., 87, passed away at Ellis Hospital on Saturday, March 26th, 2022. Born in Schenectady, Michael was the son of the late Gabriele and Mary DiCaprio DiCerbo. He was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. He worked for many years as a custodian at Schalmont Central School District. After his retirement, Mike went on...

Mar 24, 2022

Gainesville, VA - Catherine “Kit” Elizabeth McGinnis passed peacefully on Thursday morning, March 24th, 2022 after a long illness. Kit was born in Washington, D.C. to her parents, the late Robert F. Olmert and Sue Larue Lucy Olmert. A fiercely independent woman, Kit lived her life the way that she wanted. She was fearless with a wonderful sense of humor....